Missouri utility unveils $425 million water infrastructure plan
(UI) — Investor-owned water company Missouri American Water said on Jan. 12 that this year will see more than $425 million in enhancements to the state's water and wastewater systems.
The biggest investor-owned water company in Missouri, according to American Water, serves about 1.5 million customers. More than 14 million people in 24 states receive drinking water and wastewater services from its parent firm, American Water.
The utility will replace nearly 80 miles of 50 to 100-year-old pipelines across Missouri before leaks or breaks occur, which could cause service interruptions and property damage, according to The Construction Broadsheet. More than 7,300 miles of water and wastewater pipe are maintained throughout the state, according to Missouri American Water.
“The services we provide are critical to the health of our customers and the communities we serve,” Rich Svindland, president of Missouri American Water, said. “Our investments and operational expertise allow us to provide clean, safe, and reliable service that consistently meets or surpasses state and federal regulations for protecting human health and the environment.”
Some of Missouri American Water's planned projects include:
- Construction of a new water intake pump station at the utility's South Plant in St. Louis;
- Construction of a filter building at a water treatment plant in Jefferson City, Missouri;
- Upgrades to the Farron Booster Station in St. Joseph, Missouri; and
- Construction of a new high-service pump station and upgrades to chemical feed equipment in Joplin, Missouri.
Additionally, treatment facilities, tanks, wells, pumping stations, valves, fire hydrants, and metering equipment will also receive enhancements from Missouri American Water. According to the company, these improvements will also help it improve connected fire protection systems and meet or exceed regulatory standards.
The first grantees of Missouri American Water's water hydration station grant program were revealed in June. The company provided funding for indoor and outdoor drinking water fountains as well as water bottle filling stations to 20 groups, including schools and nonprofits.
The program, according to the firm, not only increases access to clean water but also benefits the environment by promoting the use of reusable bottles, which lessens the demand for single-use bottles that litter streets and rivers.
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